Events

GfGD Events (Upcoming)

Previous Events

4th GfGD Annual Conference - Geology and the Sustainable Development Goals (London, November 2016): The 4th GfGD Annual Conference, hosted by the Geological Society of London, gathered 130+ students and recent graduates from around the UK and beyond to consider our role in the Sustainable Development Goals. The day included talks, discussion groups, panels, and a marketplace of relevant opportunities.

EGU General Assembly 2016 (Vienna, April 2016): A splinter meeting on 'Geology and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)', and talks/posters on engaging geoscientists in the SDGs and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

You can access resources (e.g., slides, posters) from this event here (coming soon).

UNISDR Science and Technology Conference on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030 (

Geneva, Janaury 2016):

This event brought together a diverse selection of the science community (including geologists) to discuss how best to support the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which seeks to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries. Geology for Global Development was an organising partner, presented a poster on the work we do to engage geologists in disaster risk reduction, and spoke at a side event on the role of early-career scientists in supporting the Sendai Framework. Read more, and access resources from this event.

3rd GfGD Annual Conference - Geology and the Sustainable Development Goals (London, October 2015): The 3rd GfGD Annual Conference, hosted by the Geological Society of London, gathered 100+ students and recent graduates from around the UK and beyond to consider our role in the recently agreed Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The day included talks, panel discussions, interactive sharing of ideas and some fantastic student posters.

Earthquake Education in Central Asia - Documentary and Discussion in conjunction with Intrepid Explorers (London, October 2015): A viewing of Solmaz Mohadjer's documentary about earthquake education in Tajikistan titled 'Between Bulls and Mosquitoes', with subsequent discussion on travelling and working in this region, communicating earthquake science, and disaster risk reduction.

EGU 2015 Splinter Meeting (Vienna, April 2015): An informal discussion on 'Geology and International Development - What is best practice?', with participants sharing their ideas on how to make such work effective, sustainable and safe. Read more about this event here.

BGS-GfGD Discussion Event (Keyworth, January 2015):

We took a group of students to the British Geological Survey (Keyworth, UK) to discuss best practice when operating overseas and building international partnerships. This event involved short presentations from multiple aspects of geology undertaken by the BGS and presentations from students about their experiences.

The Lost World of Ladakh (London, October 2014): We were very pleased to co-organise this event with the Geological Society and Nicky and Roger Harman (authors). The evening of talks focused on the history, present and future of Ladakh - with a range of topics discussed including geoeducation, water and disaster risk reduction. The evening also brought together a number of students who had contributed to our Himalayas Hazards Education project.

2nd GfGD Annual Conference (London, September 2014): The 2nd GfGD Annual Conference, hosted by the Geological Society of London, gathered students and recent graduates from around the UK to (i) learn more about the crucial role that geologists play in international development, (ii) consider the practical skills required to make an effective long-term contribution, and (iii) hear more about our work, as well as the latest ways you can get involved in the fight against global poverty. Speakers were drawn from NGOs (CAFOD and WaterAid), academia, the British Geological Survey and The Geological Society. Read more about this event and download relevant resources here.

Cultural Understanding Workshop (Dar es Salaam, August 2014): In August 2014 we attended the YES Congress and Colloquium of African Geology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our work was profiled through two presentations and a workshop on ‘Cultural Understanding and Cross-Cultural Communication’. This workshop was attended by young geoscientists from at least seven African countries, including Cameroon, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco. It explored the importance of understanding culture within development projects. Read more about this event and download relevant resources here.

1st GfGD Annual Conference (London, October 2013): Our first National Conference, hosted by the Geological Society of London, was attended by over 130 people - from across the UK, with some coming from Ireland and continental Europe also. This one-day event brought geology students and recent graduates, with an interest in international development, together with a series of professionals from across the sector. The conference explored the theme of how geologists can contribute to the fight against global poverty, giving a ‘big picture’ overview of the opportunities available and the ways in which geological knowledge can support and enhance sustainable international development. Read more about this event and download relevant resources here.